Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) vs Hero Xtreme 125R

Last Updated: August 24, 2026

Hero Xtreme 125R price starts at Rs. 91,000, which is Rs. 20,150 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026), priced at Rs. 1.11 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) offers a claimed 47.5 kmpl, while the Xtreme 125R delivers 66 kmpl. On the performance front, the Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) uses a 149.5cc engine producing 14 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Xtreme 125R a 124.7cc engine producing 11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) and Xtreme 125R, the Xtreme 125R is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) stands out for performance.

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Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) vs Xtreme 125R Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026)Hero Xtreme 125R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.11 LakhRs. 91,000
Mileage 47.5 kmpl66 kmpl
Engine 149.5 cc124.7 cc
Max power 14 PS @ 8500 rpm11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
Kerb weight 148 Kg136 Kg

Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) vs Xtreme 125R Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) Single DiscHero Xtreme 125R IBS
Rating
2101 reviews
256 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Hero
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.11 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 91,000 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i FI Engine Air Cooled 4 Stroke
Max Power 14 PS @ 8500 rpm 11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) Colors
Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R Colors
Braking Type Not Available Integrated Braking System
Mileage (ARAI) 47.5 kmpl 66 Kmpl
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Not Available
Starting Kick and Self Start Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,322 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 2,622 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,662 Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) Insurance Rs. 6,278 Xtreme 125R Insurance
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Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
115 kmph
95 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i FI Engine
Air Cooled 4 Stroke
Engine Displacement
149.5 cc
124.7 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
14 PS @ 8500 rpm
11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque
13.4 Nm @ 6500 rpm
10.5 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
56 mm
52.4 mm
Stroke
60.7 mm
57.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
9.8
9.9:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Integrated Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
47.5 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
47.5 kmpl
66 Kmpl
Estimated Mileage
50-55 kmpl
50-55 kmpl
Overall (KPL)
Not Available
66 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic, 31mm Conventional fork
Dia. 37 mm Conventional Fork
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled With Canister
Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-17, Rear :-100/90-17
Front :-90/90-17, Rear :-120/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
785 mm
794 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.2 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2055*765*1060 mm3
2009*793*1051 mm3
Wheelbase
1320 mm
1319 mm
Length
2055 mm
2009 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
180 mm
Height
1060 mm
1051 mm
Width
765 mm
793 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
10 L
Kerb Weight
148 Kg
136 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
260 mm
240 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 4AH
12V / 4AH
Pilot Lamps
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Double Cradle
Diamond
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Kick Start
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Single Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Idle Stop/Start
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
500-750 Km / 30-45 Days
750 Kms/60 Days
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
3500 Kms/160 Days
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year
6500 Kms/260 Days
4th Service
Not Available
9500 Kms

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
5 Years or 70,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
5
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
70000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026)
  • The fans still like the iconic design
  • Slightly sporty yet comfy riding posture
Hero Xtreme 125R
  • Tractable motor
  • Riding in high gears at slow speeds is easy
  • Engine refinement
  • Optional ABS really adds to safety
  • Nimble handling will make city riding a breeze
  • Looks quite striking - stands apart from the crowd
Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026)
  • Has become pretty pricey today
  • Not everyone will dig the dated looks
Hero Xtreme 125R
  • Front-end can feel a bit vague while cornering
  • Digital instrument cluster is a bit small and can be difficult to read

Is Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) Better Than Hero Xtreme 125R?

60% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) over Hero Xtreme 125R in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 10826 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) and Hero Xtreme 125R on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Hero Xtreme 125R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Xtreme 125R Pulsar 150 (2018-2026)
Mileage 3.9 4.7
Performance 4.2 4.6
Comfort 4.1 4.5
Maintenance 3.8 4.4
Features 4.1 4.0
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Recently Asked User Questions

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Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) Vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Hero Xtreme 125R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R?
The Hero Xtreme 125R is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) by ₹20,150.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 125R?
For the Single Disc version, 149.5 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) produces 14 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 13.4 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the IBS version, 124.7 cc Petrol engine of Xtreme 125R produces 11.55 PS @ 8250 rpm of power and 10.5 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar 150 (2018-2026) has better performance.

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